Legal Assistant – Personal Injury Practice

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. Coordinate client onboarding, manage incoming emails, and handle scheduling for meetings, depositions, and hearings.

Posted 11/12/2026contractRemote • Panama, Mexico, Colombia, Philippines, Pakistan, South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 $12,000 - $18,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating client onboarding, managing legal documentation, and maintaining organized electronic records within legal practice management software. Proficient in handling medical records and billing documentation while ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Assistant ExperienceMedical Record RetrievalDemand Package PreparationMicrosoft Office 365 ProficiencyAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Legal DocumentationPre-Litigation WorkflowsCase ManagementSettlement DocumentationLitigation Deadlines Monitoring

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTelephone Etiquette

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 365Adobe AcrobatDocuSignMyCaseLawPayFilevineCASEpeerClio

Industry Keywords

Personal Injury LawClient OnboardingMedical Records ManagementLegal CorrespondenceConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate client onboarding, manage incoming emails, and handle scheduling for meetings, depositions, and hearings.
Draft and file routine motions, pleadings, and legal correspondence for attorney review.
Request, track, and organize medical records, billing statements, police reports, and insurance documents.
Assist with assembling demand packages, including treatment summaries, records, bills, and supporting evidence.
Communicate with insurance adjusters, medical providers, and lien holders regarding case documentation and verification.
Track client treatment status and maintain consistent communication regarding appointments and case progress.
Monitor litigation deadlines, statutes of limitation, and court appearances.
Prepare settlement documentation, collect final lien figures, and assist with closing paperwork under attorney supervision.
Maintain accurate case notes and organized electronic records within the firm's practice management software.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience working as a Legal Assistant within a personal injury law firm, with a strong grasp of pre-litigation workflows.
Demonstrated experience handling medical record retrieval, billing documentation, and demand package preparation.
Hands-on proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign.
Familiarity with legal practice management platforms such as MyCase, LawPay, Filevine, CASEpeer, or Clio.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and strong telephone etiquette.
High organizational capability, attention to detail, and discretion when handling confidential medical and legal records.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work From Home
Performance Bonus